The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1068

Carter just threw in the towel. He’d stopped hoping Andrew could ever measure up to Justin.

He set down the feather duster and shot Andrew a glare. “Go to your room. You’ve got an early morning tomorrow.”

Tomorrow was Mr. Wisman’s birthday bash. Everyone had come a day early—otherwise, they’d never make it in time.

Andrew didn’t argue. He knew when to quit. Turning to Justin, he said, “Alright, I’m done. Go home, Mr. Cool. See you tomorrow.”

Justin needed to head back to the Wisman estate anyway—he had a busy day ahead and wasn’t about to hang around.

On his way back, Justin couldn’t shake the image of Carter scolding Andrew. Those two were more like brothers than father and son—a bond most people could only dream of.

The next day.

Mr. Wisman’s birthday party was in full swing at a swanky hotel.

The ballroom, big enough for a thousand guests, was already packed.

Andrew showed up in a sharp suit. As long as he kept his mouth shut, he actually looked like some kind of young prince. But as soon as he started talking, his streetwise side came out.

Paradise glided in wearing a dress that shimmered with every step, her hair flowing down her back—she looked like she’d stepped out of a fairy tale.

“Paradise, you actually look really pretty in a dress,” Andrew said, smoothing his own jacket with a grin. “So, do I look handsome today, or what?”

Paradise glanced him up and down. “Not bad,” she said, just cool enough to keep him guessing.

Andrew’s gaze drifted across the room, where Justin and Jonah were busy greeting the guests.

“That poor guy,” Andrew muttered. “How can someone so young act like such an old man?”

So young, but already carrying himself like someone twice his age.

“That’s called being mature,” Paradise replied.

There was something about Justin that reminded her of Herman—dependable, thoughtful, and with that effortless elegance.

Anastasia stayed close to Herman, making small talk with the big shots in the room.

The party was the talk of the town—streamed live for everyone to see, even folks on the other side of the country.

Meanwhile, at the Stranz family home.

Layna sat in the living room, glued to the TV, watching every moment of the Wisman family’s lavish celebration.

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